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On Wednesday 30th the Richo Arena in Coverntry will once again host the Landlord and Lettings Show and the RLA will be out in full force. There is a full schedule of discussions with leading thinkers in the housing industry, and a wide range of seminars from RLA representatives. We will return to stand 65 and look forward to seeing members and landlords, ... more

A landlord has been issued with a 10-year Criminal Behaviour Order, after a court found he had been causing harassment, alarm and distress to his tenants through the poor standards and management of his privately rented properties. In a landmark case, the first of its kind in the country, Jaspal Singh Sahota of Blackpool became the first landlord to be issued ... more

The RLA has received queries from landlords in the West Midlands, asking what will happen to immigration ‘right-to-rent’ checks now that six-month evaluation period has ended. The RLA has contacted the Home Office, seeking confirmation that landlords in the affected areas – Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton – should continue to carry out the required checks. The Home Office has confirmed that ... more

The RLA has issued guidance ahead of the implementation of the Welsh Government’s new regulations under the Water Industry Act that could mean that landlords become jointly liable for their tenants' water debt from the 1st January 2015 if they do not share their tenants information with their water company. From 1st January 2015 there will be an obligation on all landlords ... more

Private landlords in the West Midlands will now be required to carry out immigration checks on tenants for new tenancies. The RLA has reported on these new requirements, you can read more here. Government guidance can be found here. The new requirements see private landlords acting as Home Office officials, ensuring that ... more